Strategic Talent Acquisition Business Lead

Job Description

About AXA:

AXA is a global leader in insurance and financial services, dedicated to helping customers protect what matters most to them. As the sixth-largest insurance company in the world, we provide a wide range of services, including health, car, home, and business insurance. We support millions of customers worldwide, helping them navigate life's uncertainties with confidence.

AXA UK Support Functions look after our three customer-facing business units, providing the infrastructure and expertise to make sure we can be there for our customers.

Job overview:

We're seeking strategic and experienced Talent Acquisition Business Leads to partner with senior business leaders across assigned business units. In this role, you will drive the organisation’s talent acquisition strategy, ensuring it aligns with organisational priorities, workforce challenges, and future talent needs. You will act as a trusted advisor, leveraging market insights and workforce data to support sustainable growth and organisational transformation.

Key responsibilities:

• Partner with senior leaders and HR teams to understand organisational priorities and talent requirements.

• Provide strategic talent acquisition expertise to influence workforce planning and organisational decision-making.

• Lead cross-functional talent initiatives that support transformation, growth, and capability development.

• Deliver market intelligence, industry trends, and labour landscape insights to inform strategic decisions.

• Facilitate strategic workforce planning conversations, identifying potential talent risks and opportunities.

• Use data and insights to shape hiring strategies that enhance workforce capability and diversity.

• Promote a consistent, enterprise-wide approach to talent acquisition aligned with business objectives.

• Collaborate with various HR functions to deliver integrated workforce solutions supporting organisational success.

• Support diversity and inclusion initiatives  

Work arrangements:

At AXA we work smart, empowering our people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and our customers. You'll work at least two days a week (40%) away from home, moving to three days a week (60%) from December 2026. Away from home means attending the office, visiting clients or attending industry events.

We’re also happy to consider flexible working arrangements, which you can discuss with Talent Acquisition.

We know that some candidates may be discouraged from applying if they don't meet every requirement. If you’re excited by this job and the prospect of working at AXA but you’re not sure you tick every box, we’d still encourage you to apply.

Your skills & experience:

• Proven experience in talent acquisition within a multi-business or cross-functional environment.

• Strong track record of partnering with senior leaders and HR teams to understand strategic talent needs.

• Familiarity with ATS and recruitment platforms such as iCIMS, Workday, or similar tools.

• Demonstrable ability to create strategic recommendations supporting organisational growth and transformation.

• Knowledge of legal compliance, diversity & inclusion best practices in recruitment.

• Experience in employer branding initiatives and enhancing candidate experience.

• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills across diverse teams.

• Strong network within relevant industries and labour markets.

As a precondition of employment for this role, you must be eligible and authorised to work in the United Kingdom.

How to apply:

To apply, click on the ‘apply now’ button, you’ll then need to log in or create a profile to submit your CV. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and don’t discriminate against employees or potential employees based on protected characteristics. If you have a long-term condition or disability and require adjustments during the application or interview process, we’re proud to offer access to the AXA Accessibility Concierge. For our support, please send an email to joanne.ford@axa-uk.co.uk.

We encourage you to apply for this opportunity as soon as possible, as we may close this advert earlier than the listed closing date.